Affairs Quote by Ben Franklin
““In the Affairs of this World Men are saved, not by Faith, but by the Lack of it.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: 1750, to a friend
Salvation comes not from faith but from its absence, suggesting rationalism over blind belief.
In simple terms: Lack of faith can save people.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek evidence.
Themes
philosophy
religion
reason
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical decisions
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
faith
rationalism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on faith for comfort?
- How does doubt affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Faith can provide comfort and community.
![“In Stage I, divorces were not allowed, so men's [sexual] affairs did not put women's economic security in jeopardy; in Stage II, affairs could lead to divorce, so men's affairs did place women's economic security in jeopardy. We did not want political leaders who would be role models for behavior…” quote by Warren Farrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ff0/warren-farrell-1187_affair_in-stage-i-divorces-were-not-allowed-so_94551.jpg)
